Kiambu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the central region and covers a total area of 2,543.5 Km2 with 476.3 Km2under forest cover according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kiambu County borders.

DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES – JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (‘R’) – (1 POST)

Reports to: Chief Officer Health Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Developing, maintaining and implementing nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice and operational policies while maintaining compliance with National laws and regulations.
•  Communicating and interpreting policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor their practices and implementation.
•  Coordinating patient care activities in collaboration with nurse managers, administrative and other technical personnel in the hospital.
•  Developing nursing standards and playing a leading role in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the standards.
•  Ensuring that the planning and delivery of nursing services are addressed and meet the changing needs of clients.
•  Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing services.
•  Participating in the annual planning and budgeting for nursing services during preparation of the health department budget and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds.
•  Preparing employees for the desired changes in working styles, attitudes and work ethic.
•  Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the divisional/individual performance targets.
•  Providing necessary advice to the Chief Officer on technical matters of health concerning nurses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Bachelor’s degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
•  Masters’ degree in nursing, midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical care Nursing, Oncology and palliative care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized Institution.
•  At least fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in the managerial level in the nursing fraternity.
•  Management course from a recognized institution.
•  Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
•  Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
•  Valid Practicing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
•  Demonstrated high degree of professional competencies and administered capability as well as broad experience in Nursing and Healthcare standards and programmes.
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).